Grants

Please note that there are different selection processes available. More information is available on the Selection Processes page.

The outcome of all grants awarded and funding rounds, including direct rounds, are published on GrantConnect no later than 21 working days after the grant agreement takes effect, in accordance with the Commonwealth Grants Rules and Guidelines 2017.

GrantConnect is the Australian Government’s centralised grants information system. It is the authoritative source for grants information.

Open Grants

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Structural Adjustment Fund – Round 2

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Grant Category

Services for People with Disabilities

Closing Date & Time

AEST

Selection Process

Open competitive

Delivered on behalf of

Department of Social Services

Round 2 of the Structural Adjustment Fund will run from 2024–25 to 2025–26. Up to $14.7 million is available in this round. Projects will support the evolution of the supported employment sector in line with the guiding principles for the future of supported employment.

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Forced Marriage Specialist Support Program (FMSSP)

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Grant Category

Victims of Crime

Closing Date & Time

AEST

Selection Process

Open competitive

Delivered on behalf of

Department of Social Services

The FMSSP will provide needs-based, fit-for-purpose education, prevention and early intervention to support people who are at-risk of, or who have experienced, forced marriage, complementing the existing Support for Trafficked People Program (STPP).

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Justice Reinvestment in Central Australia – Round 2 Assessment Cycle 2

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Grant Category

Indigenous Communities

Closing Date & Time

AEST

Selection Process

Open non-competitive

Delivered on behalf of

Attorney-General’s Department

Successful initiatives under this opportunity will prevent and reduce Central Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ contact with the criminal justice system through place-based, community led measures to prevent crime, treat drug and alcohol addiction or address illegal drug use.

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National Justice Reinvestment Program – Round 2 Assessment Cycle 2

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Grant Category

Indigenous Communities

Closing Date & Time

AEST

Selection Process

Open non-competitive

Delivered on behalf of

Attorney-General’s Department

The National Justice Reinvestment Program aims to reduce contact with the criminal justice system and incarceration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults and young people through support for place-based and community-led justice reinvestment initiatives across Australia.

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Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program

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Grant Category

Commemorative

Closing Date & Time

AEDT

Selection Process

Open competitive

Delivered on behalf of

Department of Veterans’ Affairs

The Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program aims to commemorate the service and sacrifice of Australia’s defence personnel in wars, conflicts and peace operations, and their families.

Closed Grants

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Structural Adjustment Fund

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Grant Category

Services for People with Disabilities

The Structural Adjustment Fund will run from 2023–24 to 2025–26 over 2 rounds, with up to $20 million available in this round. Projects will facilitate the evolution of the supported employment sector in line with the guiding principles for the future of supported employment.

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Disability Employment Expos

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Grant Category

Services for People with Disabilities

The Disability Employment Expos grant will run for 12 months over 2023–24 to 2024–25, with up to $1.44 million available. The expos will provide people with high support needs because of their disability, and their families and carers, with information about employment supports and pathways, as well as the opportunity to connect with employers to hear about specific employment opportunities.

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Disability Employment Advocacy and Information Program

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Grant Category

Services for People with Disabilities

The disability employment advocacy and information program (the advocacy program) will provide people with high support needs, their families and carers, with access to advocacy support and information to build their confidence and understanding about their rights and options at work.

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2023-24 Veteran Wellbeing Grants (VWG) Program

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Grant Category

Veterans

The VWG Program is a targeted competitive program that accepts applications annually.

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Social Enterprise Development Initiative (SEDI) Grants Administrator

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Grant Category

Community Development

The SEDI Grants Administrator will provide capability building grants of up to $120,000 (GST exclusive) to support eligible social enterprises to grow their impact.

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Volunteer Grants Activity – 2023-24 Volunteer Grants

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Grant Category

Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Not-for-Profits Infrastructure

Volunteer Grants support the work of local community organisations by enabling the inclusion of vulnerable people and promoting awareness to increase participation in volunteering.